Prof Susan Sawyer
Geoff & Helen Handbury Chair in Adolescent Health
Department of Paediatrics
619 Scholarly works
43 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Global and regional prevalence, burden, and risk factors for MASLD in children and adolescents aged 5 to 24 years: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and modeling study
DOI: 10.1186/s12916-026-04801-32026
Journal article
Mapping transitions and inequalities in the burden of malnutrition among Chinese children and adolescents: a dual-level analysis of 6 nationwide surveys, 1995 to 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.1013542026
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New responses required to address rapidly changing needs: a Lancet Commission on adolescent health and wellbeing in China.
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01187-62026
Journal article
Effect of home visiting support on maternal psychosocial needs and postnatal depression: emulating a target trial.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjment-2026-3026752025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Casting the Net for What Matters: The ALIVE National Consortium for Equitable WellBeing and Mental Health Systems Transformation
2021
Research Contracts
Partnership in Research
2020
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Should Medicare Fund a Rebate for an Adolescent and Young Person\2019s Health Assessment in General Practice? A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
University student mental health research: look back to move forward
DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2026.120242026
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Personality development from early to middle adulthood in the general population and those with mental health difficulties.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-55483-z2026
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Accuracy of administrative data in ascertaining health conditions: a systematic review
DOI: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooag1092026
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General practitioner confidence with adolescent health: Baseline findings from a randomised controlled trial in general practice
DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-03-25-76152026
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Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess primary health professional's knowledge of weight management counseling of adolescents in Indonesia
DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2026.1004542026
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Family-Based Treatment Unified Protocol for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: An Exploratory Feasibility and Treatment Response Study in a Case Series of Adolescents
DOI: 10.1002/eat.70061
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Improving Hip Dysplasia Outcomes for Children and Adolescents
2025
Research contracts (non-grants)
The George C. Patton Fellowship